news stories Tagged “Global ministries”

Sneakers for students

October 16, 2023 / By Tim Rock, Harkness United Methodist Church

Harkness United Methodist Church turned meals into sneakers through the Michigans for Mission project.   It all started in 2016 as a fundraiser to support the mission of the church. The Michigan hot dog is a North Country favorite and is a popular meal at the many restaurants around our tri-county area. Seven years ago, we offered the option of dine-in or take-out. All the money raised from selling hot …more

Easter message from Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez

April 9, 2023 / By Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez

Editor's note: The following message was sent electronically on April 9, 2023 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez to United Methoidsts of Upper New York. “The angel said to the women, 'Don't be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, who was nailed to a cross. He isn't here! God has raised him to life, just as Jesus said …more

Joining God’s mission

February 27, 2023 / By Rev. Olga E. Gonzalez, Racial Ethnic Missionary

Are you feeling a call to be a missionary? My call to missions goes back to when I was a child. I grew up listening the testimonies of my uncle Miguel Gonzalez, who has been a missionary for more than 50 years. He’s now a missional pastor in Costa Rica along with his wife Sara. He was always receiving pastors and friends at my grandmother’s house, where …more